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We are seeking an experienced Nurse who is excited to be a part of a PreK-8 school community. The successful candidate will help further the school’s commitment to health and wellness through providing excellent care to students, helping create and carry out health policies, and teaching a portion of our Growth Education curriculum. This is a fulltime position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage health needs of all students, including those with specific health needs such as life-threatening allergies, diabetes, and asthma
• Provide first aid and emergency care for a range of injuries and health conditions
• Regular communication with parents
• Administer prescribed medication, assures documentation is in order, maintains medication log, stores medication properly
• Maintain student health records, including annual physical exam documentation and daily record of student visits
• Prepare and submit reports to the Department of Public Health
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director, School Counselor, and others to assess health/safety hazards and ensure the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff
• Organize and oversee annual CPR/AED certification for faculty and staff
• Provide health education to students, faculty, staff, and parents, including training on emergency plans for specific students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse with pediatric/adolescent healthcare experience; school nurse experience strongly preferred
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in health care practices and policies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, while being a strong team member
• Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to
  • read, analyze, and interpret scientific, technical, and professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
  • respond to inquiries and complaints from students, parents, school employees, or regulatory agencies
  • write correspondence, reports, notices
  • effectively present information to students, parents, and school employees

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “nurse” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.